Japanese smoking set: silver pipe, pipe case & tobacco pouch. Meiji
September 2018 Auction by Far East Asian Art

Pipe case (kiseruzutsu) in stag antler with attached tobacco pouch made of leather and ojime in agate. The clasp of the pouch is made of silver and copper in the form of a nyoi and a koro. The pipe (kiseru) head and mouth piece made of silver partly decorated with shakudo, flowers and petals in relief. The central stem made of bamboo. Unsigned. Japan, first half of 19th cent. L 22.5 cm (pipe case). L. 21 pipe. Condition: Very good with some wear.